Ovarian Cyst Removal

Ovarian cysts are sacs of fluid inside or on a woman’s ovary. Ovaries are the two small organs surrounding the uterus that produce eggs, estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Many women experience an ovarian cyst at some point during their life. While many ovarian cysts are harmless and disappear on their own over time, some women experience very painful cysts or cysts that rupture. A ruptured cyst will have noticeable symptoms including:

In order to diagnose an ovarian cyst, the physician will perform a gynecologic ultrasound to see internal organs in the abdomen. This will provide an image of the uterus and ovaries and confirms the presence of a cyst, its location and its consistency.

If the cyst does not disappear on its own within a few months, the physician may suggest birth control pills. If the cyst is large, growing or causes pain, the physician may recommend surgery to remove the cyst.

Some cysts can be removed through a cystectomy. This procedure is performed lapraoscopically and removes the cyst while leaving the ovary intact. This procedure uses general anesthesia and you can return to your daily routine immediately.

Recovery Time:Recovery time for a cysectomy is less than a day. You can return to your normal, daily activities following the procedure.
The Longstreet Clinic’s Center for Women’s Health understands that caring for a woman’s health requires more than just good “medical” care. Call (770) 297-2200 or contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced physicians to help you with your health needs.

The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., incorporated in 1995, is a fully-integrated multi-specialty medical group owned and managed by physicians. The group has grown to over 750 employees including 200 physicians and advanced practice providers. We treat patients in the following specialties: internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, adult and pediatric inpatient medicine, general surgery, oncology, hematology, physiatry, orthopaedics, sports medicine, neonatology, perinatology, allergy and immunology, neurology, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery and medical weight loss. The Longstreet Clinic is repeatedly ranked by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the largest physician group practices in Georgia, and one of the largest independent group practices. With its main campus located in Gainesville, TLC providers also see patients at offices in Baldwin, Buford, Braselton, Cleveland, Dahlonega, Demorest, Oakwood, and Toccoa. The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. Doctors you know. Care you trust. Internet
Marketing Company: Full Media